Legal Opinion
Young v. Estate of Canfield
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 28, 1917No. Civ. No. 1932PublishedCited by 4 opinions
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJames, J.
Appeal from a judgment entered against the plaintiff. The appeal is presented on the judgment-roll. The facts as they may be gathered from the complaint are as follows : Prior to December 17, 1903, the plaintiff had rendered services to C. A. Canfield, since deceased, in and about the purchase of certain land. Canfield became the owner of the land and as evidence of the compensation to be paid to the plaintiff for his services, wrote the plaintiff as follows:
“Dear Sir:
“Relative to onr understanding at the time of the purchase of the N. E. ¼ of See. 23-28-27, and in consideration of your…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Adams v. LambardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1889
- Tirrell v. JonesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1870
- Hentz v. Penna. Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1890
- Barry v. BernaysMissouri Court of Appeals · 1911
3Cited by4 opinions
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